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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 577.48 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 577.48 and 241.45 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 577.48 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/577.48 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 577.48 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 139,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,432.55/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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